Back to Nature: 'Whole Wheat' Crackers

CSPI’s Litigation Department is co-counsel in a class action lawsuit against Back to Nature alleging it misleads consumers about the whole grain content of its crackers.

NIH Grants Termination

On April 2, 2025, CSPI’s Litigation Department and its co-counsel at the ACLU and Protect Democracy Project sued the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), challenging the new policy that led to the abrupt and unlawful cancellation of research grants and the halt of the application process for new grants.

What we support

Memorandum of support

The Center for Science in the Public Interest strongly supports H.2530/S.1620, legislation that would prohibit the sale of over-the-counter diet pills and weight-loss or muscle-building dietary supplements to minors. These products are widely available and heavily marketed to youth, often with deceptive claims, despite limited evidence of effectiveness. They are also poorly regulated and frequently contaminated with dangerous, undisclosed ingredients. National pediatric experts warn against their use, citing serious health risks including liver damage, hospitalization, and even death. This bill represents a common-sense, urgently needed step to protect young people in Massachusetts. View the resource below to keep reading.

SNAP’s role in nutrition: What works and what doesn’t

SNAP can be a lever to improve nutrition security and public health, but the Trump administration seems intent on dismantling the program. Here's what to know.

What are the Dietary Guidelines, and why do they matter?

The Dietary Guidelines form the backbone of nutrition recommendations in the United States. But not many people know what they are. We’ve got you covered.

How are the Dietary Guidelines developed?

The Dietary Guidelines are recommendations for a healthy diet. But who is responsible for figuring that out, and how do they do it?

Sign-on letter in support of the TRUTH in Labeling Act of 2025

Fact sheet: TRUTH in Labeling Act of 2025

Several countries, including Canada and Mexico, have policies requiring labels on packaged, processed foods to help people identify those that are high in saturated fat, sugars, and sodium. These labels must appear on the front of the package, where they are easily noticeable and quickly accessible to consumers. View the resource below to learn more.

Seed oils: Are they healthy or harmful?

We’ve got answers to your questions: what seed oils have to do with health, disease, and inflammation, how they’re processed, and what your best options are.